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Operator’s manual
GB
Soff-Cut 150
Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you
understand the instructions before using the machine.
HUSQVARNA CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS
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UNPACKING CONTENTS Content Page Your 150 saw has been shipped from the factory thoroughly Table of contents ………………………….. 2 inspected. Only minimal assembly is required to start using the Unpacking .................................................. 2 saw. Remove the saw from the container using proper lifting Transporting ............................................... 2 techniques. Discard or recycle the packing material per your Sound Data ........................................
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INTRODUCTION The 150 is designed as a residential and light commercial Soff-Cut Ultra Early Entry Concrete saw. The patented Soff-Cut Ultra Early Entry dry cutting system controls random cracking of con- crete through the early timing of the saw cutting usually within one to two hours after the finishing process is completed. The patented low noise and low dust blade block and skid plate technology in conjunction with Husqvarna Excel blades allows for Ultra Early Entry sawing the same day wh
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REGISTER THE PRODUCT Please register your new 150 with Husqvarna Construction Products by mailing in the registration card that came with the machine or you can register on the internet site www.husqvarnawarranty.com Registration will allow us to contact in case of any critical updates or recalls on this machine. Warranty registration has also been found to be helpful in tracing stolen equipment. Record the following information for your records: PURCHASE DATE: ________________ MODEL No:
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SAFETY WARNINGS SAW SAFETY • Do not leave saw unattended while the engine is running. WARNING Failure to comply with the following warnings could • Do not alter the saw. Any alteration or modification is misuse result in serious bodily injury or death! and may result in a dangerous condition. • All safety guards must be in place before starting the engine. PERSONAL SAFETY • Read and understand instructions before operating saw. • Only operate the saw from behind the machine with both ha
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EXCEL SERIES BLADES The Excel Series of diamond blades have been designed specifically for the Soff-Cut Ultra Early Entry dry cutting system of green concrete. These specialty blades are designed to increase speed and life while cutting a wide range of aggregates. Choose the correct specification of diamond blade for your area as follows: Purple Excel Series 1000 XL6-1000 Ultra hard aggregate and non abrasive sand Green Excel Series 2000 XL6-2000 Hard to ultra hard aggr
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WHAT IS WHAT G H E D C F A B Model number and serial number H What is what? A. Oil dipstick or fill B. Oil drain C. Fuel shut off lever D. Choke lever E. Throttle lever F. Starter rope J G. Air cleaner H. Fuel tank A J. Engine on/off switch 7
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Blade release lever ASPHYXIATION HAZARD Running an engine in a confined or badly ventilated area can result in injury or death due to asphyxiation or carbon monoxide poisoning. To start the engine, turn the fuel valve (C) on by the carburetor on the side of the engine. Raise the blade by pushing down on Handle locking pin the handle bar with both hands to the full and locked position. Turn the engine kill switch (J) to the “ON” or “1” position. Move the
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FUEL HANDLING OIL HANDLING NOTICE WARNING Used oil is a hazardous waste product. Dispose Taking the following precautions will lessen the risk of used oil properly. Do not discard with household of injury and property damage: waste. Check with your local authorities, service center, or dealer for safe disposal/recycling facility. - Use extreme care in handling gasoline. It is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. - Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and o
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MAINTENANCE Guards Engine Oil Check all guards for damage and proper function daily espe- Checking, Adding and Changing Oil cially the blade block. Blade block and cover should be secure Check the engine oil level (A) daily with saw fully lowered and to the saw and not damaged. Lexan side covers on the blade the engine level. See the enclosed Robin manual for more block should move freely up and down. details. Diamond blade Use SAE 10W-30 viscosity detergent automotive type with API Inspec
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SAWING CONTRACTION JOINTS As concrete hydrates or cures and begins to set, it develops internal stresses which may cause random cracks. Random cracks cast doubt on the quality and workmanship of the concrete. Contraction joints are cut in concrete to relieve these stresses before they seek their own relief in the form of random crack. The Soff-Cut Ultra Early Entry system controls random cracking through the early timing of a saw cut at predetermined locations to create weakened planes in the
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MAXIMIZING THE SOFF-CUT SYSTEM “ The timing of concrete operations - especially finishing and jointing - is critical”, states a quote from the foreword of the American Concrete Institute (ACI) 302.1 R-96. It goes on to say that “Failure to address this issue can contribute to unde- sirable characteristics in the wearing surface as cracking...” (It mentions other problems). The patented Soff-Cut Ultra Early Entry system has revolutionized the method used to control random cracking. While Soff- C
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TROUBLESHOOTING SAW IS SPALLING AND RAVELLING CUT ENGINE WILL NOT START - Check to see if the diamond blade is worn out, glazed, - Check if there is fuel in the tank and it is the correct fuel. warped or damaged. Make sure there is no water in the fuel. - Insure skid plate moves freely up and down the entire shaft - Check if the fuel valve is turned to the “on” position. length without contacting the diamond blade. - Check if the kill switch is in the “on” position. - Check skid plate
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Engine Blade Model Robin EX 13 Material cut Green concrete only Engine oil volume, 0.6/0.6 Blade type 6.0 inch (152 mm) dry cut with tri-arbor quarts/liters Blade rotation Counter clockwise, upcutting Gasoline tank 0.7/2.7 volume, gal/liters Blade shaft speed, 4450 rpm Type Air cooled, 4-cycle, single slant cylinder, Cutting depth 1 to 1 3/16” (25 to 30 mm) depending overhead camshaft, gasoline engine on amount of blade wear. Air fi lter Cyclonic type Cutting distance 3
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WARRANTY HUSQVARNA EQUIPMENT WARRANTY New 150 sold by Husqvarna Construction Products are warranted to be free from manufacturing defects in normal service for a period of six (6) months for labor and up to one (1) year on parts from date of purchase by the original consumer purchaser or date of introduction into rental company fleet. Our obligation under this warranty is expressly limited to the replacement or repair at Husqvarna Construction Prod- ucts, or at a service facility designat
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